Baked Tomato Feta Pasta (Viral TikTok Pasta) with Charred Broccoli
Baked feta pasta. Or better known as TikTok pasta. Is a pasta made with block feta cheese, grape tomatoes, and crushed red pepper flakes for some heat.
This pasta dish is delicious! The best part about this dish is you can season everything in one pan and throw it in the oven to bake.
However, I did add my own twist to this favored pasta dish and decided to add in some charred broccoli.
Either way, charring broccoli in the oven only takes 15-20 minutes and is definitely worth it!
The creaminess of feta, oven roasted tomatoes, spices and charred broccoli. Really adds a nice crunch to this dish.
Who knew broccoli could be so delicious?
Added to this delectable, rich, oven baked pasta.
Tips for Making Baked Feta Pasta with Charred Broccoli
- You can use fresh or frozen broccoli. Both work and if using frozen broccoli you do not have to defrost.
- Use block feta for this pasta dish.
- Allow tomatoes to cool slightly before smashing.
- Serve with olive garden copy cat salad or french baguette bread.
Ingredients
This recipe is made with all the same ingredients as TikTok pasta. Except, I added my own take on this recipe and used some of my favorite pasta ingredients.
Pasta: Bow tie noodles were the pasta of choice. However, you may use any kind of noodles for this pasta dish. I usually grab whichever brand is on sale at the time.
Feta Cheese: When I can find it Odyssey feta cheese is my favorite brand of feta cheese to use in this pasta and some flavors come already seasoned.
Grape Tomatoes: I used grape tomatoes in this dish because they were on sale at my local grocery store. Other variations like cherry on the vine or tiny Tim tomatoes are delicious also. But nothing beats fresh tomatoes from the garden when in season.
Broccoli: Broccoli is full of health benefits and super tasty if prepared with crispy charred edges. Once you cook your broccoli this way. You’ll probably never go back…. Seriously…. It’s that good.
Olive Oil: Olive oil is a healthy fat and good for your digestive tract. Adding small amounts can be beneficial to you.
Balsamic Vinaigrette: Balsamic Vinaigrette is the secret to this oven baked broccoli. Tossing broccoli in a light balsamic vinaigrette adds beautifully, crispy, charred ends.
Minced Garlic: Chop garlic cloves and mince. Or use minced garlic. Garlic powder can work also if that is what you have on-hand.
Crushed Red Pepper: Crushed red pepper brings a zesty kick to this dish.
Fresh Basil: I love to add fresh basil from my garden when my plants produce an abundance of basil.
How to Make Baked Feta Pasta (Viral TikTok Pasta)
Toss broccoli in olive oil, balsamic vinaigrette, & seasonings. Toss frozen broccoli or fresh broccoli in light olive oil, balsamic vinaigrette, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Heat oven & bake broccoli. Heat the oven to 425 degrees and add broccoli to a greased baking pan. Bake for 15-25 minutes.
Boil noodles. Boil pot of water. When water boils, stir in noodles and cook until softened.
Add ingredients to pan & bake. Add feta cheese, grape tomatoes, minced garlic to baking pan. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, oregano, and basil. Bake and once cooled smash tomatoes and mix sauce.
Stir in charred broccoli and pasta. Stir in charred broccoli and pasta. Serve with salad or french baguette bread.
Questions About this Feta Pasta Dish
What can you use instead of feta cheese? Goat cheese would be a great substitute in replacement of feta cheese and the taste is similar. Persian feta is also another alternative and it’s slightly less salty.
How long can you keep baked feta in the fridge? I don’t recommend eating anything past 3-4 days. Store in an airtight container for peak freshness.
How do you reheat baked feta pasta? For the quickest option reheat in the microwave. Or cook on the stove top. If preparing on the stove top be careful not to over cook add a drizzle of olive oil or a splash of milk so noodles do not stick together.
Feta Pasta Bake: Dessert Ideas
If you’d like a dessert to pair with this delicious pasta bake Easy Blueberry Compote with Frozen Blueberries is simple to make and tastes heavenly on top of cheese cake.
Or and even sweeter treat is Blueberry Crisp with Frozen Blueberries
And if you’re in a rush and would like a quick dessert Cherry Cheesecake Dip (Without Marshmallow Fluff) only takes 10 minutes to make!
Baked Tomato Feta Pasta ( Viral TikTok Pasta)
Baked Tomato feta pasta (viral TikTok pasta) is a delicous, creamy, pasta bake. With fresh herbs and spices. I made my own take of this recipe and added charred broccoli. Needless to say, it was divine!
Ingredients
- 2 cups, cooked pasta
- 2 heads broccoli, fresh
- 10 oz grape tomatoes
- 7 oz feta cheese, block
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- Red pepper flakes, sprinkle, desired amount
- Salt, sprinkle, to taste
- Black pepper, sprinkle, to taste
- Steak seasoning, sprinkle, to taste
Instructions
- Chop broccoli and drizzle with balasamic vinaigrette, olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Cook broccoli in oven at 425 degrees for 15-25 minutes. Depending on how charred you like broccoli.
- While broccoli is cooking, boil noodles, rinse, drain, and set aside.
- Add feta cheese, minced garlic, grape tomatoes to a baking pan, drizzle with olive oil, and season with red pepper flakes, oregano, salt, pepper, and minced garlic.
- Bake at 400 degrees for 35 minutes. Once slightly cooled, mash tomatoes, and mix sauce. Stir in noodles and charred broccoli. Sprinkle with steak seasoning and enjoy!
Notes
You may use frozen broccoli. Season and cook the same way. You do not have to defrost.
Add cooked chicken to dish for more protein. Or substitute chickpea pasta.
For extra charred broccoli bake at 425 for 20-25 minutes.
For slightly crisp broccoli bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1 cupAmount Per Serving: Calories: 166Total Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 422mgCarbohydrates: 177gFiber: 5gSugar: 4gProtein: 12g